Procharger install
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Melting Slicks
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Procharger install
I think I narrowed it down to getting the ATI procharger intercooled system (the kit with the injectors and stuff). I am now stuck on installing this thing myself or having someone do it. I am comfortable doing it myself but I dont have a lift. I got a quote from a place that will install it for $1800, I think that is a little too steep for a 10 or so job, thats like 200 per hour. And with 2 people working on it it should only take them 6hrs, 7 tops (maybe less). What do you guys think? Do any of you guys recommend any place near NYC that can do this for alot less? Or is that a reasonable amount to have someone do it.
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St. Jude Donor '09-'10
I think I narrowed it down to getting the ATI procharger intercooled system (the kit with the injectors and stuff). I am now stuck on installing this thing myself or having someone do it. I am comfortable doing it myself but I dont have a lift. I got a quote from a place that will install it for $1800, I think that is a little too steep for a 10 or so job, thats like 200 per hour. And with 2 people working on it it should only take them 6hrs, 7 tops (maybe less). What do you guys think? Do any of you guys recommend any place near NYC that can do this for alot less? Or is that a reasonable amount to have someone do it.
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I would agree with Paul (CPG1962) as the tune would be $500 down here in Florida and then you are looking at $1,300 and at $100-$125 an hour you are right in the ballpark with the qouted price. I don't know the prices where you live but down here in Florida that would work. Good luck and keep us posted on the install.
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St. Jude Donor '08
Give Carmen and the gang at The Vette Doctors a call - They are only 30-40 minutes from the city in Long Island - 631 841 0779 .
For what its worth , I had the Procharger kit on my 07 and was very unhappy with it - Constant heat issues and it took me forever to get them corrected , even with all the mods that are out there . The power and delivery were just OK .
The A&A kit that the Vette Doctors use is cheaper , and has a better intercooler . They are having great pricing specials now .
When it comes to a job like this , best to let it be handled by the pros , not some local wrench . Also , their install will come with a professional dyno tune , a MUST when doing a Supercharger install .
Good luck .
For what its worth , I had the Procharger kit on my 07 and was very unhappy with it - Constant heat issues and it took me forever to get them corrected , even with all the mods that are out there . The power and delivery were just OK .
The A&A kit that the Vette Doctors use is cheaper , and has a better intercooler . They are having great pricing specials now .
When it comes to a job like this , best to let it be handled by the pros , not some local wrench . Also , their install will come with a professional dyno tune , a MUST when doing a Supercharger install .
Good luck .
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BK C6
Thanks for the info, I am looking into the vortech system now and it seems to be a little cheaper (A & A is selling them for 5200 now) as opposed to the ATI which is around 7k. And they seem to produce similar performance numbers for the LS3. I will look into this a bit further before I make a move.
Thanks for the info, I am looking into the vortech system now and it seems to be a little cheaper (A & A is selling them for 5200 now) as opposed to the ATI which is around 7k. And they seem to produce similar performance numbers for the LS3. I will look into this a bit further before I make a move.
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St. Jude Donor '08
BK C6
Thanks for the info, I am looking into the vortech system now and it seems to be a little cheaper (A & A is selling them for 5200 now) as opposed to the ATI which is around 7k. And they seem to produce similar performance numbers for the LS3. I will look into this a bit further before I make a move.
Thanks for the info, I am looking into the vortech system now and it seems to be a little cheaper (A & A is selling them for 5200 now) as opposed to the ATI which is around 7k. And they seem to produce similar performance numbers for the LS3. I will look into this a bit further before I make a move.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-f...installed.html
For the 7k you were going to spend for the ATI unit alone, you can have the A&A kit installed , and tuned . No headaches , just drop your car off , and pick it up in a few days .
There is even an Enterprise rental car down the block from the shop , so there are no hassles getting there and back .
Its a no brainer .
If you call them , tell Carmen Josh sent you
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I work in brooklyn, and live in staten island. My vette is my second car so I wont even need a rental. I'll just have someone come with me both times and skip the rental car, lol
So the vortech is a much better unit than the procharger? If you had heating issues, that isnt something I would want either. I know vortech been around for ages. I remember they were making superchargers for the fox body mustangs back in the early 90's.
I will look into this alot more as the days go on, and I am waiting for my income tax return
So the vortech is a much better unit than the procharger? If you had heating issues, that isnt something I would want either. I know vortech been around for ages. I remember they were making superchargers for the fox body mustangs back in the early 90's.
I will look into this alot more as the days go on, and I am waiting for my income tax return
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I installed this kit on my 2005 C6 in my garage. I do have a lift and this made the job so much easier. I don't even want to think about doing the install without a lift. This is definitely not a 10 hour install. Perhaps if you had a lift, and had several installs under your belt, 10 hours might be possible, but, not the first time out. I'm a fairly competentent wrencher, great tool selection and, of course the lift, and the install took me approximately 30 hours. I'm pretty meticoulous and detail oriented, but attempting this in 10 hours is crazy. If the shop that quoted $1800 is experienced with this install, then jump on it. But, make sure they know what they're doing, talk with some customers, and ask what they guarantee (in writing). Good luck.
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St. Jude Donor '08
I work in brooklyn, and live in staten island. My vette is my second car so I wont even need a rental. I'll just have someone come with me both times and skip the rental car, lol
So the vortech is a much better unit than the procharger? If you had heating issues, that isnt something I would want either. I know vortech been around for ages. I remember they were making superchargers for the fox body mustangs back in the early 90's.
I will look into this alot more as the days go on, and I am waiting for my income tax return
So the vortech is a much better unit than the procharger? If you had heating issues, that isnt something I would want either. I know vortech been around for ages. I remember they were making superchargers for the fox body mustangs back in the early 90's.
I will look into this alot more as the days go on, and I am waiting for my income tax return
The A&A kit is also thousands cheaper with the cost of installation .
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St. Jude Donor '09-'10
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We charge $1500.00 which includes the install and the dyno tune.
Give me a call at 260 244-4808 for great ProCharger prices!
Here is one we are currently working on.
http://www.exoticperformanceplus.com...Car.php?car=58 Bob
Give me a call at 260 244-4808 for great ProCharger prices!
Here is one we are currently working on.
http://www.exoticperformanceplus.com...Car.php?car=58 Bob
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You will always find people who are happy and unhappy with both the A&A and ATI kits , but the reality is they are comparable kits , make similiar power , and from what Ive seen the A&A kit uses better parts .
The A&A kit is also thousands cheaper with the cost of installation .
The A&A kit is also thousands cheaper with the cost of installation .
To anyone else who responded thanks for the info, and I see some of you are willing to help for decent prices but you live kinda far from me. And shipping the car back and forth will cost more money then what I started with.
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.That $1500 with tune sounds like a good deal to me if it includes gauges and fuel system, etc.
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I think it makes a HUGE difference in whether or not you have done it before. I just did an A&A kit, added 8-rib pulleys, BAP and in-tank, and added a cam while I was in there. On a lift and having done it before, I don't think I could finish in less than 2 full days (18-25 hrs). It took me double on jack stands making mistakes and picking up extra tools .
That $1500 with tune sounds like a good deal to me if it includes gauges and fuel system, etc.
.That $1500 with tune sounds like a good deal to me if it includes gauges and fuel system, etc.
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St. Jude Donor '09
I wasnt planning on doing this myself, since I dont have a lift, and didnt want the headaches of eating more time on the installation correcting my mistakes (and I will make them). The unit is also in the thousands and the car is expensive as is. To me this is a major mod and I dont have the equipment to do it myself. Also the 1500 quote is catchy but that means I would have to ship or bring the car down to indiana from new york so technically it isnt going to cost me only $1500. I think I am going to take brooklynC6's advice and goto vette doctors in long island (which inst that far from me) and get the vortech for alot less than the ATI.
I beleive i sent you a PM. I will also do the install for 1500 installed and tuned.